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Sonnanstine aiming to add changeup
Sonnanstine aiming to add changeup
Andy Sonnanstine's pitching philosophy sounds simple: "My goal is to get them out in three pitches or less." Now he's trying to add a changeup to give him another weapon to help accomplish his goal on a more consistent basis.
Thoughts On Andy Sonnanstine
rotoauthority.com — Doug asks: What are your thoughts on Andy Sonnanstine from a fantasy perspective this year?  He was... just OK last year but with all the studs in the Tampa organization he appears to be a guy that would be vulnerable. This year my spreadsheet ... (more) Thoughts On Andy Sonnanstine
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Thoughts On Andy Sonnanstine
Fantasy Baseball - RotoAuthority.com — Doug asks: What are your thoughts on Andy Sonnanstine from a fantasy perspective this year?  He was just OK last year but with all the studs in the Tampa organization he appears to be a guy that would be vulnerable. This year my spreadsheet kept saying Sonnanstine was the best available pitcher ($8.21 value), and I never pulled the trigger.  I have him at a 4.16 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 121 Ks and 11 wins in 180 innings.  So he doesn't excel in any one category.  I just can't see the upside here - Sonny has great control but he throws 87 miles per hour and pitches in the AL East.  Who knows, maybe his new changeup will be ...

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